Overview

Reduce splintering and tear-out, and keep small drop-offs from falling between the blade and wheels. These semi-rigid, plastic inserts snap in to replace your old, beat-up throat plate. Ideal for scrollwork, small or fragile parts, and woods prone to splintering, these inserts provide a solid base for your workpiece at very little cost. Will not dull your saw teeth.

What's included

(1) 5 Pack of Zero Clearance Bandsaw Inserts

Technical Details

Product Warnings

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BEST ANSWER:the easiest way to figure it out is to measure the overall diameter of your existing insert and match that to the two sizes available from Rockler. The next factor is whether or not the insert is notched. Those two factors will determine which of the Rockler inserts fit as they are available in two different sizes and (as far as I know) only the 2-1/2" insert is notched. After you determine which insert fits your saw, you will know if your saw is based on a Jet design or a Delta model. From there, you will be able to shop for upgrades and replacement parts for your saw based on whether the parts you want are for a Jet or Delta tool, the two major bandsaw companies that everybody builds for. Before I found Rockler, I made my own out of Rosewood or Walnut, an absolutely gorgeous "last resort".

BEST ANSWER:the easiest way to figure it out is to measure the overall diameter of your existing insert and match that to the two sizes available from Rockler. The next factor is whether or not the insert is notched. Those two factors will determine which of the Rockler inserts fit as they are available in two different sizes and (as far as I know) only the 2-1/2" insert is notched. After you determine which insert fits your saw, you will know if your saw is based on a Jet design or a Delta model. From there, you will be able to shop for upgrades and replacement parts for your saw based on whether the parts you want are for a Jet or Delta tool, the two major bandsaw companies that everybody builds for. Before I found Rockler, I made my own out of Rosewood or Walnut, an absolutely gorgeous "last resort".

The insert rests on a lip in the band saw table. The larger diameter represents the diameter of the hole in the top of the table.

The width of the inner lip, which supports the insert, varies with the manufacturer of the band saw model. Just make sure that the hole through which the blade passes the table is a bit larger than 1-3/4" and you'll have no problems.

If push comes to shove, you can always cut off the inner lip if the inner hole is too small and the insert should fit. I've never had to modify any of the inserts I've used. The biggest inconvenience is cutting the slot in the insert so that it centered.

I had no difficulty in finding the correct inserts from Rockler, and my band saw is nearly 70 years old.

I don't understand this "lip" business. The OEM insert on my Grizzly G0555x is exactly 2 1/2" diameter and as stated, it sets on a lip. It is just a flat round disk with a small notch. So why does the measurement to the lip even matter? It seems like the only thing that matters is that it fits into the 21/2 inch opening no? It seems to me that, if these two disks are the same overall diameter, then they are identical.

The insert rests on a lip in the band saw table. The larger diameter represents the diameter of the hole in the top of the table.

The width of the inner lip, which supports the insert, varies with the manufacturer of the band saw model. Just make sure that the hole through which the blade passes the table is a bit larger than 1-3/4" and you'll have no problems.

If push comes to shove, you can always cut off the inner lip if the inner hole is too small and the insert should fit. I've never had to modify any of the inserts I've used. The biggest inconvenience is cutting the slot in the insert so that it centered.

I had no difficulty in finding the correct inserts from Rockler, and my band saw is nearly 70 years old.

I don't understand this "lip" business. The OEM insert on my Grizzly G0555x is exactly 2 1/2" diameter and as stated, it sets on a lip. It is just a flat round disk with a small notch. So why does the measurement to the lip even matter? It seems like the only thing that matters is that it fits into the 21/2 inch opening no? It seems to me that, if these two disks are the same overall diameter, then they are identical.

On my Jet bandsaw the inner hole through the table is just less than 2-3/16". The portion of the insert that extends into the hole is 1-3/4" wide. The top of the insert rests on the lip drilled out to 2-1/2" wide and 1/8" deep.

BEST ANSWER:My bandsaw is an older Rockwell (~40 years old?), and these inserts fit it perfectly. I don't know how similar an older Craftsman may be but if the diameter of your platform opening is the same as that of the inserts, it's worth a try. The original insert for mine was lost, but frankly I like these better.

BEST ANSWER:My bandsaw is an older Rockwell (~40 years old?), and these inserts fit it perfectly. I don't know how similar an older Craftsman may be but if the diameter of your platform opening is the same as that of the inserts, it's worth a try. The original insert for mine was lost, but frankly I like these better.

BEST ANSWER:I inherited an older band saw about a year ago, and its original insert was missing so I bought a package of these blue plastic inserts at Rockler, cut a notch in through to about the middle, and it works great. The lack of clearance between the insert and the blade also seems to make it cut straighter, less blade-bending. I did have to doctor the lip of the insert a little to fit my saw but that was simple. A custom fit.

BEST ANSWER:I inherited an older band saw about a year ago, and its original insert was missing so I bought a package of these blue plastic inserts at Rockler, cut a notch in through to about the middle, and it works great. The lack of clearance between the insert and the blade also seems to make it cut straighter, less blade-bending. I did have to doctor the lip of the insert a little to fit my saw but that was simple. A custom fit.

Try Sears parts, give them your model number on the page and it will come up, or you can try Home Depot they to have a web site for parts. I have purchased the 2 1/2" which work for my off brand band saw.

This is a heads up for other Grizzly G0555X band saw owners. Despite the comments here, the Jet version&nbsp;does not&nbsp;fit the Grizzly G0555X band saw. I don't know if my band saw is a newer model G0555x (purchased summer 2013) and the specs may have changed, but it's not even close. /p>Editor's note: Before purchasing please check the sizing listed for inserts in the &quot;More Info&quot; tab of this offer to be sure inserts are compatible with your saw.&nbsp;

I have purchased several sets of inserts for my Delta Saw and wouldn't start cutting without them in place. I like the material they are made from, they allow for blade movement when the blade is off-track without damaging the blade. Easy to set up and replace when worn.

The zero clearance insert fit my 14&quot; Jet band saw table opening perfectly and are flush with the surface unlike the inserts I used previously which were slightly lower than the table surface allowing smaller work pieces to catch on the table opening.

I had to file the outer and inner diameter edges down a little bit to fit into my Porter*Cable 14" bandsaw. It sits slightly below the table. Maybe a result of my filing the inner edge which reduced some of the lip thickness. Overall, I like it and is worth it.

Fit well in my Delta 14&quot;. I would have liked a bit better instructions about a safe and accurate way to cut the slot. (You know, something more than &quot;cut the slot&quot;!) I wonder if any other buyers can suggest how I might cut a straight slot without getting my fingers involved.

Insert fit snugly, and works as expected, even though there is no nib to fit in slot on the left side. I marked it with square, and made initial cut with an hack saw, as I use a very aggressive blade. This calmed the final cut. A touch with a fine soldering point to the "nib" area, will secure the insert.

Excellent for two reasons. 1) product was as described for my 14&quot; Delta saw - they fit snug and perfectly flat at table level. 2) Delta hasn't over thought their B.S. design in this aspect for at least 60 years!! My saw is a hand-down from my Father who obtained it from a pattern making shop in 1951. This much painted old castiron 'goodie' with its industrial two belt transmission delivers three speeds and has only had the rubber tires replaced and now the throat plate.

It is easy to set up and fits the machine perfectly. It is a Delta 14 with a riser. I do gunsmithing and machine work and it is used on a variety of materials some of which are very small and delicate. These inserts will allow the safe utilizing of this equipment. A great buy Thanks Rockler.

Ordered 2 sets when they were on sale. They fit my Grizzly 0555 perfectly. I tried another brand and had to spend a lot of time sawing and filing to make them fit. Ended up trashing them. Thanks Rockler for another fine product.

This was perfect for my ancient 14 inch delta band-saw. I would have given 5 stars but unfortunately the clear adhesive part number label was put in the center of the disk. When the saw kerf is cut into the disc, part of the label is cut also. This causes a rough glue spot to be present by the jagged edges of the label and work pieces do not slide smoothly over it. These labels are so small that it is impossible to peel off. I ruined one disc by using acetone on it. The acetone softened the blue plastic and left ridges in it. All of he discs have this small label. I was able to remove it with mineral spirits. But it took a lot of time and all Rockler has to do is place these labels off center by the edge of the disc to avoid this.

The product did not fit directly. The opening in the Grizzly is not completly round. I found it easier to grind down the opening with a Dremel tool, then to try to adjust the insert...It didn't take long and it's now a perfect fit.

The outside diameter is correct for a Ridgid 1400. I had to file off some of the stepped portion to fit the opening in the table. Of course a round file on the insert also was needed. It wasn't difficult and it is a great improvement.

Purchased a Rockwell 14&quot; band saw, circa early '70's, that was missing the insert. The Delta inserts have the same dimensions. I had to use a small round file to make the alignment tab fit along the side. After that the fit was excellent.

I rated a #4 because the pieces are beefy so the top name brand machine owners should like these. For us Ridgid owners the retro-fit is a pain. I suppose I'll use the one that I botched while trying to make the kerf as a practice piece for fitting and then, use it as a pattern.

I have used my first insert and it fit perfectly in my 14 inch Delta bandsaw. All I had to do was clean all the sawdust out of the hole in the table with a scribe. The insert sets flat with the table. I would give this item an excellent rating if it had a line molded into it for the blade slot. Very Good product.

I like the inserts and they fit well. I did have trouble getting it to fit flat because of the alignment pin on a 1969 Rockwell/Delta table - problem was solved by using a smooth face steel hammer and hammering it flush over the pin, then taking a razor scraper and taking off what mushroomed up around the pim - fits perfect now and is very tight fit - should stay in place just fine compared with the old aluminum one. Nice color too!

I bought the inserts for my Craftsman band saw. The diameter fit just fine but I did have to make some minor adjustments to the underneath side of the lip. After that It works great. Looks strange to see the Delta blue colored insert on the Craftsman band saw though.

These do NOT fit a Delta 10&quot; Bandsaw Model 28-195 purchased&nbsp; in about 2001. They are large in the O.D. and the raised lower section. However, they can be made to fit perfectly by trimming the O.D. on your bandsaw using a centering hole on a jig. Then turning the lower section on your router table. BOTH of the processes take multiple steps and careful handling.

Fits my Jet 12&quot; almost perfectly, they are just a hair thin so the insert sits about a sheet of paper low in the table. It is just enough of a lip to catch the wood as you cut. Glued a paper ring on the insert and now it fits perfectly flush with the table. Other than that this is an excellent upgrade from stock.

My '46 Homecraft scroll saw takes the same size insert so I attempted to another of the same insert. Had some difficulty because as I was cutting the blade slot the material the insert was made of fused to the blade and the blade broke as a result. I assume because of the heat generated by the blademaking the cut. After extracting the broken blade I completed the blade slot with a zero-set thin kerf hand saw and installed the insert with no further issues.

I bought 3 packs for several different tools. They are a bit to loose for my Delta bandsaw. I would have liked a tight fit so they would not want to turn while I would be using the bandsaw. I use some for a router table I made out of a old cast iron saw top. I drilled the hole a little smaller so these inserts would be nice and tight and not come out when using the router table.

They are good for when you are cutting very thin veneer and want a clean underside. They do tend to pop out of the hole when you angle the table. Double stick tape works very well to solve this problem.

The bandsaw inserts don't fit my garage sale bandsaw (Harbor Freight, nuff said). The "lip" on my table insert hole has an extra piece that protrudes. The only way these inserts would work is if they were flat/only the thickness of the top part. I tried grinding down the underside, but that material is tough to sand/grind and the plastic impregnates sandpaper or grinding stones.Not really the fault of the inserts, but if your bandsaw doesn't have a uniform "lip", it won't match.

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What People are Saying:

I have been using Rockler for years, your products are always the best that can be purchased and your prices are very reasonable. Ann you have always done your best to make me feel as though I was your very best customer. Thank you for great service."